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ANYmal by ANYbotics
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ANYmal

by ANYbotics

Released: 2016

💰 USD 150,000 – 250,000

ANYmal is a versatile quadruped robot developed by ANYbotics for autonomous inspection and monitoring in challenging industrial environments. Its legged design and AI-based mobility software enable unprecedented performance, including dynamic running, safe climbing over obstacles and stairs, and navigation through narrow corridors, rough terrain, rocky surfaces, slippery areas, and wet conditions. Equipped with advanced sensors like LiDAR for long-range mapping up to 100m, depth cameras for near-field obstacle detection within 2m, stereo cameras, IMU, microphones, thermal cameras, and optional gas sensors, ANYmal performs visual, thermal, acoustic, and gas measurements. It supports fully autonomous operation with SLAM for mapping and path planning, even offline, and can recharge via docking stations. Ruggedized with IP67 protection, it carries up to 10kg payload, making it ideal for energy, construction, and data centers where it conducts scheduled missions, detects anomalies like hotspots or vibrations, and enhances safety by reducing human exposure to hazards.

1.3 m/s (standard); 0.75 m/s (recommended for inspection) m/s
Max Speed
12 (3 per leg)
Total DOF
90 – 120 minutes (depending on mission complexity). min
Runtime
10 Kg kg
Max Payload

Full Specifications

Body Length930 mm mm
Standing Height890 mm (walking); 470 mm (lying down) mm
Body Width530 mm mm
Weight50 kg (standard); 55.7 kg (with inspection payload) kg
Number of Legs4
Total DOF12 (3 per leg)
DOF Per Leg3
MaterialsRuggedized composite and aluminum frame with protective industrial-grade enclosures.
Supported GaitsTrot, Walk, Crawl, and Autonomous Stair-climbing (up to 45°).
Max Speed1.3 m/s (standard); 0.75 m/s (recommended for inspection) m/s
Max Climb Angle30° (slopes); 45° (stairs)°
Max Step Height250 mm (climbing); 350 mm (obstacle clearance). cm
Terrain Capabilitiesstairs, gravel, grass, sand, slopes, wet surfaces, rocky, slippery

Other Notable Features

docking station for autonomous recharging, pan-tilt inspection payload with zoom and thermal cameras

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q1. What is ANYmal, and what problem is it designed to solve?

ANYmal is an autonomous quadruped robot developed by ANYbotics, designed to perform inspection, surveillance, and search-and-rescue operations in environments that are hazardous, difficult to access, or unsuitable for human workers. The robot addresses the need for autonomous systems capable of navigating complex terrain and confined spaces while gathering data through integrated sensors.

Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of ANYmal?

ANYmal features legged locomotion with full 360-degree joint rotation, enabling it to walk, trot, jump, and climb stairs. The robot is equipped with onboard Lidar for mapping and localization, depth cameras for obstacle detection, thermal and optical zoom cameras for inspection, and gas detection sensors. It operates autonomously for two to four hours per charge and can recharge itself at docking stations without human intervention.

Q3. Who is ANYmal built for, and which industries can benefit from it?

ANYmal is intended for industrial and commercial applications including offshore oil and gas inspection, mining operations, construction site monitoring, facility security patrols, agricultural surveying, and emergency response. The robot is designed for organizations requiring autonomous inspection and data collection in environments where human access is restricted or dangerous.

Q4. Is ANYmal a commercial product or still a research prototype?

ANYmal is a commercial product available for deployment. According to ANYbotics, the robot has been developed through multiple generations and is actively used in real-world industrial applications, though it remains an ongoing development platform with periodic hardware and software updates.